Taking a Break? Maybe?

Well, three days after my last post and I actually have nothing to do! I feel really weird not having to do any homework...I did so much of it yesterday...actually, that's all I did yesterday. The moment I walked in the door from school I started on my homework for the evening (consisting of four math assignments, two science assignments, and one Spanish project) and didn't finish until about 10:00 PM. Somehow I managed to get my laundry done during that time, though.

And to reward myself I watched Slash and Destroy again. A well-deserved 22-minute break if I do say so myself.

In other news, my science teacher is letting me keep the TMNT pictures I used in my presentation! Woohoo! Also, my concert on Tuesday went surprisingly well, considering how mass rehearsal went. We had one minor mess-up when the girls' choir didn't know which way to exit after our last song, but other than that everything went well. My friend Rachel had her very first solo. She was so nervous, but she did great, just like I told her she would.

Let's see...what else? Right now I am just taking a huge break from schoolwork. I had nothing but homework yesterday and today I had very little and got it done within half an hour of getting home. So now I have the rest of the night to just chillax! My plans are to watch some TMNT, write 2,000 words for my novella (I didn't write yesterday because of how much homework I had and how tired I was, so I will make up for it today), and then crash.

So yeah...I think that's about all I have for you. HAPPY FRIDAY!!!

Yes, I know "watching" is spelled wrong in this picture, but just go with it (because I TOTALLY look like this).

Keeping Busy...But There's Always Time for TMNT!

Yeah, I just got done with a ton of homework...who knew missing two days could give you so much to do? I had stuff to do for 5 of my 7 classes, and the other two are choirs! Yikes! I had an essay to write, notes to catch up on in psychology, a presentation due in science, a math assignment, and studying for a Spanish test tomorrow. Finally done...until I wake up at 6:45 tomorrow morning so I can be at school at 7:35 for two mass choir rehearsals. Then I have a concert at 7:00...ugh. Tomorrow is going to be a busy day for me too...

So I might as well blog now to make myself feel better! Haha :)

First I want to show you the cover slide for my science presentation...since I am doing a report on freshwater turtles...

Cool, right? I don't know if my teacher will let me keep it...but here's hoping! A pre-mutated version of Spike and the original 1987 turtles also have cameos in the presentation. Hopefully they get to stay there...the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are the only reason I chose a report on turtles in the first place. Of course. :)

Second, I meant to do this earlier, but I just haven't had the time. Slash and Destroy! Holy flip, what a dark episode! Not in the same way as Parasitica or Invasion of the Squirrelanoids, though. This one was more emotionally dark. Corey Feldman (who played Donatello in the 1990s movies and Sparx in SRMTHFG!) did the voice for the newly mutated Spike (now called Slash). I was not expecting the episode to turn out the way it did at ALL...no spoilers here, but go check it out for yourself and see what I mean! It gives you a chance to learn the story behind this picture:

Isn't that cute?! I loved this scene! In fact, I am now writing a 25,000-word novella based on it (since I epically failed my first NaNoWriMo and the thing going on right now is 25k in December).

Well, I think that's all I have for now...I still have 1,000 words to write today so I can keep up the pace. In the meantime, I shall leave you with Peppermint Winter, the all-choirs mass number we are performing tomorrow night, along with these awesome words of advice:

Follow the Raven: Two Years and Counting

Well, I have come full circle again! Today I am celebrating the two-year anniversary of my current novel in progress, "Follow the Raven." Last year on this day I posted about it and gave you some fun facts and a character spotlight, so I thought I'd do something similar today.

First, for those who don't know, "Follow the Raven" is about a 15-year-old girl named Amber who has always dreamed of being a famous singer. She makes her way to Moonlight Cove, a place where Dreams live, and meets a mysterious and dangerous friend named Cale, who changes her life forever. How? You'll have to read to find out! (Check out an excerpt from the novel, for a limited time only!)

In the past year I have changed some things about this story for it to make more sense and have better continuity and so on. I am still changing some things around while attempting to keep the essence of the original idea there for readers to enjoy. Back in April I had a friend of mine read the terrible first draft, and she loved it and gave me some feedback on it that helped immensely. I am still working out the bits and pieces that could either make or break the story, but I hope to begin a third draft soon.

Last year I did a character spotlight for Marc, a lone wolf who works to protect the Cove from the villain in the novel. You can read about Marc here. This year, however, I think I would like to do a character spotlight for Cale, the songstress of Moonlight Cove.

Cale is a young girl with magical abilities and an astoundingly beautiful singing voice. She appears happy and optimistic at first, but as Amber gets to know her she realizes there is more to her friend than meets the eye. Soon Cale's past catches up with her and puts everyone in danger.

I don't have a real picture of what I imagine Cale to look like (as far as facial features), but this is a basic idea of her hair and style:

And if you would like to hear how I imagine her voice, check this out.

I have been working long and hard on this novel, literally almost tearing my hair out at points simply because it's so frustrating to try and figure out some parts of it. However, with any luck I will get started on the third draft soon. I love this story and the characters within. My dream is to see it published someday.

Anywho, two years and counting! Woot!

It's Friday! Gearing up for Casey Jones!

OK I don't know why I am so into this guy but I am, and I am SO glad it's finally Friday, so I thought I'd combine the two awesome things together.

I just watched the preview for tomorrow's episode and was elated to see Casey Jones returning...in his hockey uniform! Check it out:

Goongala, baby! Casey Jones saves the day...and if you watch the preview, you can hear some of his signature sayings from previous shows and movies! Give it a try; the clip is only 33 seconds long. Casey Saves April

Well, that's about all I have for now...I am going to a friend's house tonight for a Doctor Who marathon / sleepover, all leading up to the 50th anniversary episode tomorrow. Very excited!

Happy Friday, everyone! :D

He's finally here! Casey Jones! :D

All right!! I don't know about you, but I was way beyond excited to finally meet Casey Jones in the latest episode of TMNT 2012! I won't give anything away, but I will tell you this: I just about swooned when he introduced himself to April.

Supposedly this new, teenage version of Casey is 18 years old. I like him so far. He is more like the Casey from the TMNT movies than the 2003 series, but it's still the same character. I look forward to seeing how he makes an impact on the show, because he totally will. The Donnie x April x Casey love triangle is already in motion. I hope to see him fight Raph like he always did in previous shows and movies.

Don't miss out on this awesome new character! Watch his introduction episode here: Mutagen Man Unleashed.

Goongala!! :D

Goongala!! :D

Yes!! Casey Jones is coming to TMNT on November 9...just a few short days!! The preview was awesome and even featured his signature yell: "Goongala!" Heads up, people! CASEY JONES is on the way! :D

Watch Casey Jones here!

All Right! One Year of Blogging!

I just realized...I started blogging on October 30, 2012! Over a year ago! Woot! :D

In celebration, allow me to give you an update!

First, I turned 18 on October 28! Cool, huh? It's crazy how many priveleges come with being 18...I am a legal adult, I can vote, I am legally allowed to get married (though I won't now, haha), etc. It's weird. Usually on birthdays I don't feel older; I just am. This year I actually FEEL older! Maybe it's because of all the things I am allowed to do now that I am an adult...wow, that's a scary thought. Lol :)

Second, school. Going well. I missed four days in a row because of a really bad sickness I got, but I have completely recovered and was all caught up with homework within a week, which really impressed my math teacher. Haha :) Right now I am doing fine. I don't really like science, but then I never have. Math is getting harder, but somehow I am getting A's and B's on most of my assignments. I am totally rocking Spanish. Just yesterday my teacher talked to us for five minutes straight entirely in Spanish and I understood every word! Greatest moment ever!! :D

Third, friends. Things are kind of tense in our group right now...Keith and Cassie are apparently fighting, which is making the rest of us stress out a little bit since they are the glue of our group. Hopefully things will be set right soon, though.

Fourth, nerd news!! I haven't heard much else on Sonic Boom; only that Amy apparently won't be wearing a dress in this series and instead will be sporting a tank top and pants. Different, but cool. I can live with that. As far as TMNT 2012...oh my gosh this series is AWESOME!! A couple of weeks ago S02E02 premiered, titled "Invasion of the Squirrelanoids." Remember my post on Parasitica? It's like that episode, only three times creepier!! It was EPIC!! These guys...

...had to face these guys:

AND IT WAS FREAKING AWESOME!!! :D

Haha ok I'm calm now :)

Also, CASEY JONES is making his first appearance in Season 2 Episode 4, so don't miss it!

Well, that's about the extent of it...also, today is the first day of National Novel Writing Month, which I am doing for the first time this year. I have no clue what I'm going to write yet...but I will find out tonight when I sit down with a blank page in front of me. Wish me luck!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2012